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In short: Well organised but next year could be better.In full: I arrived earlier than most and had no problems with queues. I thought the start pens were OK and liked the somewhat narrow start gate which spread the field out and reduced crowding on the route. The cheering supporters along the way were great, and the steel band was super, but the scenery wasn't very inspiring. I was looking forward to running through the Olympic Park but found it disappointing - by that time the heat had got to me so perhaps my attitude wasn't what it should have been! I liked the water pouches and the frequency of water stations was OK for me. I would have liked more accurate positioning of the mile markers. My big gripe was lack of signs to get you to the race village, and show you how to leave. I parked at Westfield and walked much further than I needed to. I should have taken a map but didn't expect to need it. Overall, a good event, especially for a first time, and I might do it again.Date of review: June 23, 2014

In short: Excellent event - way better than you might think it would be!In full: Organisation was first-class, the venue/facilities were excellent, and the weather was picnic-quality. The format of 17 laps might not suit everyone but it offers some great advantages, like the option to set up and stock your own drinks/snacks table, you are never far from a loo, or help if you need it! The track is right next to the A2 but you'd hardly know it. Convenient parking, huge medal, nice goody bag, and free photos. I came to the race alone but the crowd were very friendly and I was well supported - thank you. I'm very tempted to sign up again for next year.Date of review: June 6, 2014

In short: I did the half-marathon. It was wet and windy, and muddy, but not deep mud so wasn't a serious problem. Organisation was excellent as were the facilities at the start.In full: Very good trail event with well-positioned and well-stocked aid stations. Because of the wind, anyone not on the front row couldn't hear the pre-race briefing, but it didn't seem to matter. Civilised start time (10am) for the half-marathon. Good parking and facilities at Bewl Water. Overall excellent race.Date of review: May 11, 2014

In short: Very well organised, great marshalls, a fine (hot) run by the seaside.In full: Nice location, relatively small number of runners made a relaxed enjoyable event. A very flat and spectator-friendly course. I thought four laps might be a bit boring, but it wasn't.Excellent marshalls - thanks guys.Date of review: July 8, 2013

In short: A very good event, well organised, great route, almost flat, enthusiastic crowds, nice T-shirt; but parts of the route were narrow which made maintaining pace difficult, also too jammed after the finish when getting medal and goody bag.Date of review: October 14, 2012

In short: Well organised and enjoyable, a good wide trail most of the way, nice goody bag. Negatives were parking (the traffic queues to get in almost made me miss my start) and the annoying form we had to sign before registering.Date of review: May 15, 2012

In short: Very well organised, LOTs of happy friendly people! Too many runners for a serious PB attempt (at least for those of us starting in the back half of the grid) but very enjoyable none the less.Date of review: September 21, 2009